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Appalachia, 1984
Case studies on recreation, tourism, retirement homes, and information processing and distribution centers illustrate service industries subject to deliberate economic stimulation. The panel concludes that Appalachian communities may be missing major opportunities for development due to misunderstandings and "myths" about the economic…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Economic Development, Emerging Occupations, Futures (of Society)
Senese, Diane – Information Outlook, 1997
The author argues that, in a team-based business culture where good service is a minimum and professionalism is a given, information experts need to move beyond the service era and distinguish themselves by creating an "information experience." Describes how corporate information experts can adapt to what John Naisbitt has called the…
Descriptors: Business, Change Strategies, Futures (of Society), Information Scientists
Quinn, James Brian; And Others – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses the transformation of service industries since World War II into the number one element in the economy, emphasizing the role that technology has played. Addresses the need for service industries to become even more technology-intensive, in an effort to stabilize employment and make manufacturing in the United States more competitive. (TW)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economic Progress, Employment Patterns, Labor Economics
Download full textBird, Geoffrey; Hood, Terry; White, Brian – 2001
This paper offers findings from a case study of western Canada's Tourism Learning System (TLS) initiative. TLS aims to facilitate possible adoption of a national tourism learning system, as well as adaptation of development principles to other industries. The tourism industry now accounts for more than 25% of the world's trade and nearly 10% of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Hospitality Occupations
Peer reviewedHenchiri, Michelle – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1993
A description of the French language training program used in Canada's Public Service Commission outlines its two components, a core course for lower levels and an independent study package, and other program aspects, including program characteristics, application of the communicative approach, notions as organizing principles, methodology, tests,…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Foreign Countries, French
Baxter, Jim – 1997
This guide, which was developed for Idaho middle and junior high school teachers, provides a framework for developing hands-on curricula that will acquaint students with concepts and activities common to a wide range of occupations. Presented after a brief introduction explaining the rationale for a curriculum based on career pathways are a…
Descriptors: Art, Blue Collar Occupations, Career Education, Classroom Techniques
